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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794.76, 1,192.01 and 217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794.76, 1,192.01 and 217.50 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794.76 : 1,192.01 = 217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794.76/1,192.01 = 217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794.76x = 1,192.01 × 217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794.76x = 259,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,261.09/794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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